SH 6 over Owl Cave Creek
GoodBosque County, Texas · 1.7 MI NW of SH 22 · Structure no. 090180025805015
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,711
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 6 over Owl Cave Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 6 over Owl Cave Creek in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 91 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,711 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,255 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 6 over Owl Cave Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is SH 6 over Owl Cave Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does SH 6 over Owl Cave Creek carry?
About 4,711 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SH 6 over Owl Cave Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SH 6 over Owl Cave Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.